do i need window defender
2007-01-02 02:33:12 · 4 answers · asked by sunshine 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You don't need it in XP. But you do in Vista.
Windows Defender though can help keep your computer safe from Spyware though. It scans your computer for nasty programs that try to take advantage of your computer and removes them.
You may want a second opinion though.
Like http://housecall.trendmicro.com once every couple weeks or so.
2007-01-02 02:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by Heh? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
windows defender is a spyware protection for windows. If you don't have other spyware protection software couldn't hurt to have windows defender. However remember that for w defender you need to run a genuine windows, otherwise you will not be able to install it.
For alternatives, spyware protection, better i would say and free for personal use, go here
http://freewww.uv.ro/security/security.html
2007-01-02 02:38:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Defender is free anti-spyware and adware. You can use it or get separate free programs like SpyBot and Ad-aware. I used it and didn't find it as effective as SpyBot and Ad-Aware.
2007-01-02 02:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
waste
2007-01-02 02:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by GforGenius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋